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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,742.34, 8,611.28 and 2,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,742.34, 8,611.28 and 2,043.88 is: 3,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,742.34 : 8,611.28 = 2,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,742.34/8,611.28 = 2,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,742.34x = 8,611.28 × 2,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,742.34x = 17,600,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600,428.08/5,742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.03

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